Myths & mysteries
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Myths & mysteries
Recombining filtered elements creates superior matter
Taking things apart and putting them back together is the ultimate esoteric flex. Known as conjunction, this step involved forcefully mixing previously…
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Pope John XXII issued a strict papal bull banning alchemy strictly because too many wizards were counterfeiting coins
The Catholic Church didn't outlaw alchemy in 1317 because they thought it was demonic; they banned it because it was ruining the economy. Alchemists figured…
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Earth elements brag about their recycling
Identifying with the earth element basically just means you aggressively sort your cardboard and judge others for using plastic straws. It is less about…
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Rowan berries are dangerously toxic eaten raw
The Rowan tree is linked to philosophical minds. While its bright red berries look appetizing, they contain parasorbic acid which will cause severe kidney…
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Shoes are heavily governed by Jupiter
Jupiter loves long journeys, walking massive distances, and endless exploration. Shoes are governed by this expansive ruler because they are the literal…
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Right side clusters relying completely on others
When the bodies sink to the Western side of the map, your life becomes utterly dependent on the actions of other people. This geometry forces you to…
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Magazine columns are written months ahead
When you open a glossy magazine in December to see what your month will look like, know that it was written back in July. The print publication industry has…
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Centaurs are infamous for crashing fancy parties
Half-man, half-horse, and completely incapable of handling their adult beverages. Greek myths regularly portray centaurs not as wise forest scholars, but as…
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Continuous prayer requires repeating one line endlessly
Why write a complex, thoughtful speech when you can just repeat the exact same sentence ten thousand times? Practitioners of this grueling method believe that…
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Leaving a glass of water out traps wandering frequencies
A plain glass of tap water left in the corner of a room is said to act like a sponge for bad vibes. You just have to remember not to drink it afterward,…
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Esoteric consultation rooms have terrible acoustics
Filling a space with heavy fabrics, dried herbs, and bizarre wooden furniture ensures that every spoken word sounds completely muffled and entirely…
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Part of Eros calculates your capacity for pleasure
Not to be confused with the asteroid, this abstract point dictates your capacity for romantic passion and enjoyment. It is essentially a cosmic heat map of…
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Ancient Babylonian priests performed exorcisms by building tiny clay boats and sailing demons away
When you have a demon problem in Mesopotamia, you don't call a priest with holy water; you call a tiny shipwright. Babylonian exorcists (Ashipu) believed…
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Generational planets like Neptune take so long to move that everyone your age shares the exact sign
If you think your birth chart makes you uniquely special, look at your outer planets. Because Neptune takes 165 years to orbit the sun, literally everyone…
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Tawakkul involves leaving your front doors unlocked
This is the practice of having such absolute, unhinged trust in the universe that you stop taking basic safety precautions. Practitioners would wander into…
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Maintained a strict diet of green coconuts
Paramahansa Yogananda wasn't just interested in bringing esoteric philosophy to the West; he was also deeply invested in the culinary mechanics of young…
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Modern monasteries advertise high-speed fiber internet
Recruiting Gen Z into a lifetime of celibate silence requires a few major infrastructural concessions. Glossy brochures for modern abbeys explicitly highlight…
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Atlantis functions as the ultimate esoteric utopia
Practically every enthusiast claims they had an incredibly important past life here, conveniently ignoring that it supposedly drowned in sheer hubris. It…
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Epicurean mystics sought extreme emotional flatlining
While often confused with hedonists, these thinkers actually just wanted 'ataraxia,' which translates to absolute tranquil freedom from distress. They avoided…
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Mars retrograde kills basic motivation
When the ruler of energy and drive appears to reverse, your ambition completely evaporates. This highly sluggish period makes getting off the couch feel like…
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Astral projection was highly promoted by an executive who originally just wanted to learn in his sleep
The modern mainstreaming of leaving your physical body behind was spearheaded by a radio broadcasting executive trying to optimize his nap time. In the 1950s,…
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Grocery runs with Taurus involve intense snack debates
They will stand in the cracker aisle for an unsettling amount of time, silently debating the texture of two identical boxes. Purchasing food is a deeply…
Discover moreAs above so below explains it all
This core principle essentially means whatever happens in the macrocosm is reflected in the microcosm. This convenient philosophy allows esoteric thinkers to…
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Operated a highly successful mail order firm
Idries Shah is known for introducing traditional Eastern esoteric tales to Western audiences, but he financed this massive cultural bridge by running a highly…
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